Resolution 08-21
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: February 16, 2021
Re: Resolution 08-21 - Franklin County Board of Elections
Memorandums of Understanding for Polling Places in Public Buildings
Background
Attached is legislation authorizing two memorandums of understanding with the Franklin County
Board of Elections for public elections administered in the Dublin City Development Building, 5200
Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017, and the Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post
Road, Dublin, OH 43017, during the calendar year 2021. The two MOUs are identical to those
from 2019.
The proposed memorandums of understanding are intended to clarify the City’s role in providing
space for elections. Key areas include:
• the City shall furnish heat, light, electric power, and sufficient space to host the elections;
• access for Franklin County Board of Elections to use the buildings for proper conduct of the
elections and access to voting equipment;
• designation of City personnel responsible for opening and closing the facilities on election
day(s);
• Requires that the City notify the Board of Elections not later than 60 days prior to any
election if the facilities are vacated by the owner.
Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the City of Dublin’s commitment to provide accessibility to
the polls for voters with disabilities by maintain compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
Staff’s review of the memorandums indicates no concerns with the City’s ability to meet the
obligations to ensure safe and accessible polling locations for Dublin residents.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 08-21 at the February 22, 2021 Council meeting.
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